a large jib foresail that is commonly used in lighter-air conditions
A large foresail that overlaps the shroud base and is used for sailing upwind; also called a genny.
a large headsail set on the headstay and overlapping the mainsail.
a large foresail that overlaps the mainsail
The larger triangular forward sail in a sloop-rigged yacht.
A large triangular headsail that gets wind free from interference from other sails. The genoa extends abaft the mast and often extends down to the deck.
A jib that overlaps the mainsail
a large foresail which takes the place of the jib. Can be furled without taking it down. No, really.
A large jib that overlaps the mast.
A headsail used in breezes of 0-15 knots (larger than the No. 1 Yankee)
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A genoa (pronounced like the city, or as jenny) is a type of large jib-sail used on bermuda rigged craft, commonly the single-masted sloop and twin-masted boats such as yawl and ketch. Its large surface area increases the speed of the craft in moderate winds; in high wind conditions a smaller jib is usually substituted, and in light winds a spinnaker may be used.